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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
5
In a crowded room a social queen and her admirer reexamine past affections. He confesses years of effort for her while a rival and memories of romance spark jealousy and doubt as a soft, revealing interior scene unfolds.
A delicate woman and Rob exchange a tender moment where pride fades. She admits she has loved him through separation, and seeks care from him as they share a relieved, intimate understanding. The scene closes with quiet, mutual vow.
Snippets from multiple papers show a scene where Willie risks the ham, a girl scolds, and a quarrel over a scrap book. A Brooklyn Life gag lampoons a sensationalist divorce plea, while a Washington Star joke notes a lawyer offering a private divorce.
A Samoa girl is described as the prettiest in Samoa and her education is provided under the care of the London Missionary Society.
A collection of maxims from Willis Franklin Cicero Stanford and Bulwer on intellect sloth mistakes money kindness ingratitude and guidance from those who have passed, highlighting the enduring voice of sages.
A juvenile scene unfolds as a big collie playfully nibbles at Sallie’s exposed legs while she sits on a chair with her socks lowered. She protests and explains she wears low stockings, leaving the animal momentarily restrained by her alarm.
The piece presents a reflective poem where love lingers in sunlight and a rose of May, yet the beloved walks away. It contrasts earthly sweetness with sacred temple imagery and ends noting that love keeps no vigil as you went your way.
Poem excerpt contrasts male and female love in Byron style noting that men seek court camp church and gain while women live love itself and both must risk heartbreak. It reflects classical romantic tension between pursuit of worldly aims and intimate devotion.
Amy Hutchins of Cincinnati, five, plunged into a canal to rescue her brother. Empress Eugenie reportedly addicted to tea. Olive Schreiner’s age unknown as biographers omit it. A Chicago woman offers the public a book titled with no name.
Vandalia Line begins Sunday June 4 with daily departures from Indianapolis at 7 15 a m. Arrival times include Kansas City 9 15 p m same day and Denver 6 20 p m following day. Tickets available from the agent at Washington and Illinois corners and Union station.
Grand Hotel Cafe showcases best city meals with the Merchants' Lunch priced at 250. Union Station restaurant serves as the dining hub for this offer.
Quantities of lace and white pique collars, neck ribbons by the score, shirt waists at $2, reduced prices on shirt waist materials. Buckles abundant, buttoned skirts common, and pretty white ties to replace stiff collars. Yoked shirt waists seen often. Offer to cover old brick buildings with rock-faced imitation by H. ty SHUTE at 34 Talbot block.
For the National Educational Association gathering in Los Angeles from July 11 to 14 1899 the Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced round trip rate of one fare plus $2. The railroad highlights its superior service including palace sleeping cars buffet library and dining cars and invites inquiries for tickets stopovers and a promotional book The Overland Route. Local agents A G Sherman and J H June provide details and bookings.
Advertisement lists low excursion dates and stops for rail trips including St Louis Los Angeles and Detroit with dates in June July and September. Mentions Plaza Cafe at Monument Place with 38 and 49 and rail line names Pennsylvania and Vandalia.
A shopper’s note lists sash ribbons from 12 to 23 cents and leather belts at 50 cents. Taf fetas and taftas shirts go for 19 cents to 3.50 dollars, white silk waists near that. trimmed pique skirts described as not cheap. Buyers advised to carry five or ten dollar bills for good selections.
The Big Four route to Buffalo for the Imperial Council Mystic Shrines offers $13.25 fares from Indianapolis with extended return options. Tickets on sale June 12 13 valid to July 2 with joint agent deposits by June 17, plus ten day stopover at Brocton for Chautauqua lake visitors. Murat Temple departs Indianapolis June 18 with special sleepers on Knickerbocker. trains depart 425 am, 1050 am, 625 pm. Tickets sleeping car info at Big Four office 1 East Washington.
Wulschner's offers pianos at lowest prices with easy terms. Visit 128m0 N. Pennsylvania St. for models and financing details.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child soften gums relieve pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Available at twenty five cents a bottle.
Grand Lodge Elks of St Louis hosts a round trip to Milwaukee rates 7.50. tickets on sale June 19 and 20 good to June 23 return. Indianapolis Elks depart on a special Big Four train at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday June 20, return via Vandalia. For details contact Big Four offices Washington Street or Union Station. H M Bronson A G P A.
A beneficiary lauds the Union Trust Company for efficient handling of a large estate. The letter notes prompt settlement and modest charges, comparing favorably with private executors and praising officers for precision and dispatch.
An old newspaper ad notes many yard wide fabrics in black or white patterns on sale. Includes 10c grade fancy dress ginghams and China silk 25c varieties.
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